Our Customers Love Us

“Hi Navid - I just received a new oud ("Shami PRO" Padouk/Mahogany/Cedar) from EthnicMusical which you had recommended and am absolutely delighted with it! Since I had already registered for your courses, I ordered directly from them and said that you had recommended me. With DHL express shipping it arrived in only 4 days (Colorado USA) safe and sound packed in the soft case packed in a hard case I also ordered. Before I discovered your work, I purchased/started on a base model which was frustrating at best.

This oud is warm and mellow, with a ring and resonance that is utterly delightful. It is obvious that careful attention was given to the fit of pegs in the pegbox, and tuning it has been a breeze. I was a professional cellist in my first career, and it is heavenly to have an ebony fingerboard and ebony pegs. Although look is secondary to sound for me, it is a beautifully crafted instrument, too." 

Carol B. (USA)

“I recently purchased a Turkish Oud through Navid and could not be happier with the entire experience. Were it not for his willingness to graciously guide a newcomer along, I am sure I would still be struggling to understand where to even begin narrowing my options for what to pursue, and where to pursue it.

I was fortunate to land on Navid’s Oud for Guitarists site in my early research into the different types of Ouds, and I emailed to ask him a question about what seemed to me a somewhat blurry distinction between Arabic and Turkish models.

Navid responded to my email right away, and answered my question thoughtfully, thoroughly, and respectfully—the care taken in his answer garnered my initial trust, and this only grew with further correspondence. In our email exchanges, he mentioned that he had a reliable online source for Ouds that would match the standard of quality and price point I was looking for.

Never having played (or even so much as held) an Oud, however, I had several concerns about looking for an instrument to purchase online: I feared not knowing where to even start in assessing what type and sound I might be looking for; I feared that, once I found an Oud that I really liked, the actual sound and feel of the delivered instrument might not reflect the representation in an audio clip; I feared that the instrument, if not packed carefully, might be damaged in shipping… and in that case the whole process would have to begin anew.

Navid quickly helped me narrow my search, and even listened to a sound clip of the top contender on three different audio systems to ensure he was getting a full picture of the Oud’s personality (!). He really went the extra mile to make sure he was being as helpful as he could be.

I wound up ordering that Oud. I am thrilled that the instrument I received looks, plays, and sounds exactly as it was represented. It has great volume and sustain, an intriguing natural reverb, and has required no other set up than to tune the strings. It was packed exceptionally well—with paper, foam, and bubble wrap—and received in good order.

 My experience purchasing my Oud has been extraordinarily good, and I would recommend the process to anyone looking for an instrument Navid offers."

Steve D. (Canada)

Easy Return Policy

ENJOY OUR EASY RETURN POLICY AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

Not sure about your instrument? No problem—we’re here to help! If you are not 100% satisfied with your new instrument, you can return the eligible goods within 30 days from the day you’ve received your package.

• Items must be returned within 30 days from delivery date
• Shipping costs are not refundable
• Keep the original package and use it for return. All products must be returned in the original package and in the same condition you’ve received them.
• Once we will receive the package, we will issue a refund in the original form of payment. Please mind that the shipping costs back to our shop are not refundable. 

Still have questions? Contact us at support@oudforguitarists.com and we will be happy to help.

Shipping

Zeryab Ouds come with free EMS shipping. Delivery time is 7 - 14 business days.

Some Ouds include fast DHL shipping in the price. Delivery time is 5 - 7 business days. If you live outside of North America, Europe, Australia, or Japan, please contact us to inquire about DHL shipping.

We ship between 1-3 days from payment confirmation.

Please note that we are not responsible for any taxes or customs that will apply upon arrival in your country.

Still have questions? Contact us at support@oudforguitarists.com and we will be happy to help.